Bargain Center: discussion, gossip, etc.
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- KVRAF
- 7795 posts since 28 Apr, 2013
Fanfare and Rumble arrived today, Rumble installed fine, but Fanfare seem to get lost in the Activating process. I got no error dialogue of it being already registered as others have mentioned though. So unless someone tells me that's what it does when it has the problem, I'll try it again tomorrow.
Thinking maybe the NI Server was giving me the problem?
At least I got to try it in demo mode and it takes me back to my corps days.
Another question for those with the Serial Snafu,
Is MFriend logging these serial numbers down to see if they're getting doubles in their stock?
Thinking maybe the NI Server was giving me the problem?
At least I got to try it in demo mode and it takes me back to my corps days.
Another question for those with the Serial Snafu,
Is MFriend logging these serial numbers down to see if they're getting doubles in their stock?
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- KVRian
- 700 posts since 31 Jan, 2003 from C@L
If you activate a problematic Fanfare via the Activate button on the Fanfare library UI in Kontakt, it never completes activation and hangs the DAW. If you activate it via Native Instruments Service Center, it returns quickly with the error.
Rumble activates very quickly via the Activate button on the Rumble library UI in Kontakt.
Rumble activates very quickly via the Activate button on the Rumble library UI in Kontakt.
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- KVRian
- 1140 posts since 16 May, 2007 from At home. Good bye city ways!
I'm not sure how this argument could ever make any sense at all. At 90% off, MF are very likely selling it at a loss. If Sample Logic really sold the libraries to MF at 10% MSRP, which is doubtful, MF might just recover what they paid. Minus the shipping costs.hueynym wrote: (Sample Logic quote)
"I would suggest returning your copy and purchasing directly from us.
We no longer support Musicians Friend or Guitar Center since they have decided to mark Fanfare off -90% of our MSRP just to turn extra profit and the overwhelming profit they already have made from us. "
..off to play with my music toys - library music production.
http://www.FiveMinuteHippo.com
http://www.FiveMinuteHippo.com
- KVRAF
- 2356 posts since 3 Mar, 2010
Yep - this is exactly what happened to me. I sent an e-mail to the MF address last night - let's see what happens.thenumber23 wrote:If you activate a problematic Fanfare via the Activate button on the Fanfare library UI in Kontakt, it never completes activation and hangs the DAW. If you activate it via Native Instruments Service Center, it returns quickly with the error.
Rumble activates very quickly via the Activate button on the Rumble library UI in Kontakt.
- KVRAF
- 2356 posts since 3 Mar, 2010
I agree - this is nonsense.medienhexer wrote:I'm not sure how this argument could ever make any sense at all. At 90% off, MF are very likely selling it at a loss. If Sample Logic really sold the libraries to MF at 10% MSRP, which is doubtful, MF might just recover what they paid. Minus the shipping costs.hueynym wrote: (Sample Logic quote)
"I would suggest returning your copy and purchasing directly from us.
We no longer support Musicians Friend or Guitar Center since they have decided to mark Fanfare off -90% of our MSRP just to turn extra profit and the overwhelming profit they already have made from us. "
- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
MF is probably in need of clearing stock, storage space also costs money.medienhexer wrote:I'm not sure how this argument could ever make any sense at all. At 90% off, MF are very likely selling it at a loss. If Sample Logic really sold the libraries to MF at 10% MSRP, which is doubtful, MF might just recover what they paid. Minus the shipping costs.
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- KVRist
- 291 posts since 23 Nov, 2008 from Greater Boston
There should be contracts governing the dealings between SL and MF. Presumably, MF would not be marking down SL products if it was contractually forbidden from doing so. On the other hand, if SampleLogic has intentionally been rendering the products it tendered to MF lemons, I hope it finds itself on the business end of a crippling lawsuit.
Unlike SL, which seems to be a dinky two-person company operating in someone's basement, MF is 100% owned by Bain Capital and probably can afford a good lawyer.
Unlike SL, which seems to be a dinky two-person company operating in someone's basement, MF is 100% owned by Bain Capital and probably can afford a good lawyer.
- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
They look friendly thoughyevster wrote:Unlike SL, which seems to be a dinky two-person company operating in someone's basement
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- KVRist
- 97 posts since 14 Mar, 2013
I completely agree. I am only a bystander in this, and this whole issue has taught me never to trust Sample Logic and not to buy anything from them again. It's disgusting and it smells. MF has always been very accommodating and friendly to deal with.yevster wrote:There should be contracts governing the dealings between SL and MF. Presumably, MF would not be marking down SL products if it was contractually forbidden from doing so. On the other hand, if SampleLogic has intentionally been rendering the products it tendered to MF lemons, I hope it finds itself on the business end of a crippling lawsuit.
- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
I've bought a couple of libraries direct from Sample Logic, in my experience their service's A-OK, they treated me well.frejahel wrote:I completely agree. I am only a bystander in this, and this whole issue has taught me never to trust Sample Logic and not to buy anything from them again. It's disgusting and it smells.
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- KVRian
- 1140 posts since 16 May, 2007 from At home. Good bye city ways!
Exactly! Stuff doesn't sell - throw out and get other stuff. Easy business decision, nothing personal whatsoever. Classic sink costs (or 'down the drain' for non-economists )Numanoid wrote:MF is probably in need of clearing stock, storage space also costs money.medienhexer wrote:I'm not sure how this argument could ever make any sense at all. At 90% off, MF are very likely selling it at a loss. If Sample Logic really sold the libraries to MF at 10% MSRP, which is doubtful, MF might just recover what they paid. Minus the shipping costs.
But 'they're selling our stuff dirt cheap to make an extra profit' is devoid of any logic. And turns it into something personal.
Not going to touch the serial topic.
..off to play with my music toys - library music production.
http://www.FiveMinuteHippo.com
http://www.FiveMinuteHippo.com
- KVRAF
- 2356 posts since 3 Mar, 2010
Yep - just got the same e-mail. MF will be sending me a shipping label to return the disks, will refund my money and will give me a $25 credit. The e-mail states "At this time, Sample Logic is not allowing products sold by Musician’s Friend to be registered." If MF bought the products from Sample Logic, why would SL not allow them to be registered?
As expected, though, MF is doing the right thing.
As expected, though, MF is doing the right thing.